2021-2022学年甘肃省武威十八中高一（下）期末英语试卷

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• 1．Home fires can happen quickly，destroying lives and property，but unlike other disasters，most home fires can be prevented.Read on to learn 4 unexpected home fire dangers.
     Having old smoke alarms
     An effective smoke alarm can make much difference when it comes to surviving a house fire.It's not enough to change the batteries twice a year，you also need to replace your alarms every decade. "You should test your smoke alarms every month，" says Lorraine Carli，vice president of the National Fire Protection Association. "But also don't forget to check the dates and replace an alarm that is more than 10 years old."
     Leaving the kitchen while you cook
     One in five Americans admitted leaving food cooking unattended on the stove，found an American Red Cross survey.Walking away from food cooking in the kitchen is a serious fire risk. "The leading cause of home fires is cooking，and the leading cause of those fires is unattended cooking，" says Carli. "If you need to use the stove or oven，be sure to keep an eye on it."
     Turning the heat too high when you cook
     Turning up the heat too high can be deadly，even if you're in the kitchen while you cook.Kevin Kelley，senior director of the American Red Cross，recommends paying close attention and turning off the burner if you see smoke or grease（油脂） starting to boil while frying food.
     Having a dirty stove while you cook
     If your stove is covered with grease，a small kitchen fire can get out of hand quickly.Clean and clear the area around the stove before turning on the heat，or the result will be dangerous.
  
  （1）How long should you have a new smoke alarm？

  
  A．2 years.
  B．10 years.
  C．12 years.
  D．8 years.
  （2）What is the leading cause of fires from kitchen？

  
  A．Having a dirty stove.
  B．Turning the heat too high.
  C．Having an old alarm.
  D．Walking away from food cooking.
  （3）Which of the following is correct？

  
  A．Unexpected home fire dangers can't be prevented.
  B．It is advisable to replace your alarms every month.
  C．Having a dirty stove is dangerous while you cook.
  D．Kevin Kelley suggests paying no attention to cooking.
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• 2．I remember the day when I first learned to ride a bike.It was a frightening，yet fun experience.My granddad was the one who taught me，and he helped me when I got hurt.The first time I got on the bike，I had no idea what to do，and just about everything went wrong.My granddad told me to just put my feet on the pedals（脚蹬子） and start pedaling.He also told me he would hold onto the back of the bike the whole time，yet he didn't.
     As soon as I started trying to balance myself，he let it go.I happened to look back just then.I was scared to death that I was going to fall and hurt myself.When I was scared，my mind went blank from pedaling，and I just wanted to get off.I forgot how to use the brakes and fell right off the bike.My granddad kept encouraging me to get up and try again，and after about 15 minutes，I finally stopped crying，got up and tried again.
     As soon as I started pedaling again，my pants got caught in the chain，and I fell flat on my face and hit my nose.Since that happened，my granddad decided to call it a day and try again the next morning.The next morning，I woke up bright and early，and was very eager to try to ride my bike.My nose felt better，so I wasn't that afraid of falling anymore.
     Though I knew there were a lot of difficulties on the way to mastering the skills in riding a bike，I believed I could do well with my granddad's help.After all，riding a bike was what I wanted to do eagerly.
  
  （1）What do we know about the author's first riding a bike？

  
  A．He thought balancing himself was easy.
  B．He knew where he could stop the bike.
  C．He was nervous and didn't know what to do next.
  D．He put his feet on the pedals and pedaled skillfully
  （2）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean？

  
  A．Going on to ride a bike.
  B．Stopping practicing bicycling.
  C．Making the author feel happy.
  D．Remembering what happened this day.
  （3）What is the author's attitude towards his granddad？

  
  A．Grateful.
  B．Envious.
  C．Indifferent.
  D．Negative.
  （4）What could be the best title for the text？

  
  A．The Time when I Got My First Bike
  B．The Difficulties My Granddad and I Faced
  C．The Experience of My First Riding a Bike
  D．The Time When I Stayed with My Granddad
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• 3．Making friends is a skill like many other skills．It improves with practice．If you want to meet people and make friends，you must be willing to take some actions．You must first go where there are people．You won't make friends staying home alone．Join a club or a group．Talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier．Or join someone in some activities．Many people are nervous when talking to new people．After all，meeting strangers means facing the unknown．And it's human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about the unknown．Most of our fears about dealing with new people come from doubts about ourselves．We imagine other people are finding us too tall or too short，too this or too that．But don't forget that they must be feeling the same way．Try to accept yourself as you are and try to put the other person at ease．You'll both feel more comfortable．
     Try to act self-confidently even if you don't feel that way．When you enter a room full of strangers，such as a new classroom，walk tall and straight，look directly at other people and smile．
     If you see someone you'd like to speak to，say something．Don't wait for the other person to start a conversation．
     Just meeting someone new does not mean that you will make friends with that person．Friendship is based on real liking and "give and take"．It takes time and effort to develop．
  
  （1）Which of the following can't help us make friends？

  
  A．Staying at home．
  B．Joining a group．
  C．Taking part in activities．
  D．Talking with others．
  （2）We are worried about dealing with others because．

  
  A．others look down upon us
  B．we are unsure of ourselves
  C．we feel uncomfortable with others
  D．others are better than us
  （3）What can we know from the text？

  
  A．Friendship is based on self-confidence．
  A．People who are doubtful can't make friends．
  B．Looking directly at strangers should be avoided．
  C．Being more active in dealing with strangers helps make friends．
  （4）What is the text mainly about？

  
  A．How to feel comfortable about ourselves．
  B．Why we should face the unknown．
  C．Advice on how to make friends．
  D．Who we can make friends with．
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• 4．Knowing how to read，write and talk in one language is enough for many people.They prefer to focus their energy on other things that improve their lives.Scientists，however，continue to confirm that bilingualism，the ability to speak two languages fluently，has more benefits than many realize.
     First，it's good for a child's brain.Learning a second language improves their academic achievements.Many studies have shown that children who learn a foreign language get better grades at school.Bilingual children also display a better facility in their native language.Their grammar，vocabulary and spelling skills are stronger than those of single-language speakers.Children who learn a second language become expert problem-solvers and creative thinkers.That's because their brains are constantly working to sort out which language to speak and when.Studies further show that bilingual teens are better at multitasking.
     Multilingual parents understand the benefits of learning more than one language.Ben Mazor of Montreal speaks English，French and Hebrew.He says，"Kids' brains are like a sponge（海绵）.They absorb everything.It comes to them so easily while they're young.So why not give them the chance to learn another language？"
     A number of studies show that bilingualism is valuable to the brain later in life.Scottish researchers did a study using data from 835 native English speakers，who took an 1 Q test at the age of 11.They were tested again in their 70s.Researchers then compared the tests.Those who spoke two or more languages had obviously better cognitive（认知的）abilities.Dr.Thomas Baka，co-author of the study，concluded，"Our results suggest a protective effect of bilingualism against age-related cognitive decline."
     So，who would refuse the benefits of learning a second language？
  
  （1）What does the underlined word "facility" in paragraph 2 mean？

  
  A．Ability.
  B．Interest.
  C．Taste.
  D．Method.
  （2）According to paragraph 3，what may parents like Ben Mazor do？

  
  A．Learn foreign languages by themselves.
  B．Spend more money on home schooling.
  C．Involve kids in foreign language courses.
  D．Help kids absorb knowledge like a sponge.
  （3）What has the Scottish researchers proved about bilingualism？

  
  A．It extends one's life
  B．It improves test scores.
  C．It cures brain disorders.
  D．It slows mental ageing.
  （4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？

  
  A．Learning Betters Human Brain.
  B．Bilingualism Shows Great Advantages.
  C．Language Opens a New World to Kids.
  D．Bilingualism Leads to Academic Success.
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七选五（共10分）

• 5．Have you ever sat down with your book and stared at the same words until you fall asleep？You know you should study but you just don't feel like it？Hopefully these ideas will help you improve your study．
  Prepare your study space．
     （1）

  This could be a library，a cafe，a room in your house，or nowhere else that is free from too much noise．Avoid places where you're likely to run into your friends．
  Remove your distractions（使人分心的事）．
     Set your cell phone to the silent mode． （2）

  Let them know ahead of time that you need time to study，if you think they'll be concerned．Better yet，just turn it off and keep it somewhere out of view so you won't be attracted to keep taking a look at it．
  （3）

  
     Set some certain goals for your study task．Set exact，achievable goals instead of unclear purposes．Instead of telling yourself， "I have to get good at English，" think of an exact goal such as "I will try my best to learn this passage by heart．" （4）

  
  Get started
     Just get started! （5）

  If your study timetable looks too difficult，set a smaller goal．Consider reading half of the chapter today and half tomorrow．Just do one or two problems from the work book．Remember that it is always better to do a little now than to end up doing nothing at all．
  
  A．Set study goals
  B．Avoid too many goals
  C．Sometimes that can be the hardest part
  D．Find a quiet space where you will be focused （注意力集中的）
  E．You should not miss the important calls when you are studying
  F．Achieving this goal will make you have a sense of achievement at the end of your study
  G．You do not want to be taking calls from friends and family members when you're trying to study
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完形填空（共30分）

• 6．When I was 12 years old，I went with my dad to his work --- a car showroom.I was wandering around and（1）

  a poor woman with a child in her arms standing（2）

  the showroom.I saw that she was（3）

  and went inside and told my father.My（4）

  went out and asked the woman to（5）

  into the showroom.He offered her some water and then（6）

  her what was wrong.
     The woman said that her（7）

  had died some months ago and that she didn't have anyone else in her family who could（8）

  her.She did some manual labor to（9）

  some money to take care of her daughter but her daughter was（10）

  for the last three days and she was（11）

  to go to work.Now she didn't have a grain of food to eat.While she was relating （讲述） her story to my father，she was unable to（12）

  her emotions and started crying again.My father and I were（13）

  moved by her story.
     We got some（14）

  for her and her baby to eat.My father then took them to the nearest（15）

  for her baby to be treated as the baby did not seem to be very well.On the way，we（16）

  her a 5 kg bag of wheat from the market.My father gave her some money before we left her.The woman was so（17）

  .
     It is eight years later，but that event is still so（18）

  in my mind.My father's（19）

  to this woman inspired me deeply and since then，I have decided to walk a similar path and（20）

  others.
  
  

  （1）	A．saw	B．heard	C．felt	D．looked
  （2）	A．inside	B．beside	C．in	D．outside
  （3）	A．saying	B．crying	C．laughing	D．thinking
  （4）	A．mother	B．friend	C．sister	D．father
  （5）	A．go	B．enter	C．come	D．reach
  （6）	A．asked	B．told	C．requested	D．required
  （7）	A．daughter	B．husband	C．relative	D．brother
  （8）	A．love	B．help	C．beg	D．pity
  （9）	A．borrow	B．save	C．earn	D．lend
  （10）	A．well	B．healthy	C．pleased	D．sick
  （11）	A．about	B．busy	C．unable	D．able
  （12）	A．stay	B．control	C．keep	D．remain
  （13）	A．deeply	B．gradually	C．finally	D．lately
  （14）	A．drink	B．clothing	C．books	D．food
  （15）	A．grocer shop	B．hospital	C．supermarket	D．showroom
  （16）	A．found	B．bought	C．sold	D．gave
  （17）	A．grateful	B．excited	C．glad	D．amused
  （18）	A．old	B．short	C．long	D．fresh
  （19）	A．action	B．calmness	C．kindness	D．effect
  （20）	A．encourage	B．inspire	C．serve	D．need
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用单词的适当形式完成短文（15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

• 17．Adam is a freshman at a senior high school.He is faced with many （1）

  （problem） at this time.At first，he didn't know which course to choose，but his teacher helped him solve this problem.Though he chose Chinese，he thought （2）

  was very difficult and hoped to speak Chinese （3）

  （fluent） after his （4）

  （graduate）.His teacher also suggested that he （5）

  （attend） the class of spoken Chjye.aiese.In addition，he wanted to join the school football team but（6）

  （refuse）， （7）

  made him unhappy.He didn't give up and decided to find a way（8）

  （improve） on his own and make the team next year.Now he is a volunteer， （9）

  （give） out food to homeless people.Studying hard isn't always fun，but he will try his best to catch up（10）

  others.
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书面表达（共25分）

• 18．某英文报纸就"倡导学生应该如何进行低碳（节能）生活、环境保护" 这一话题进行征文，请你投稿。
  保护地球环境、倡导低碳生活是我们的职责。作为一名中学生，我们可以做一些事情去保护我们的环境。请谈谈你平时的具体做法，你有何体会，并且今后打算做什么。
  注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  友情提示：
  greenhouse effect（温室效应），the low carbon life（低碳生活），protect，save energy，turn off
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